NEWS: Annual Passholder Previews Announced For EPCOT Attraction

Annual Passholders can enjoy a special preview of one EPCOT attraction before it opens to the general public. Find out when and how to enjoy this preview.

Soarin' Across America

The Walt Disney Company has shared that a new version, "Soarin' Across America," will debut at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States.

"Soarin' Across America" will include dozens of new locations featured on this flight. "Soarin' Across America" comes to EPCOT on May 26, 2026, and to Disney's California Adventure on July 2, 2026.

"Soarin' Around The World" at EPCOT will close in preparation for "Soarin' Across America." Guests can experience "Soarin' Around the World" through May 13th, 2026.

Special Preview

Patrick Soarin Nice Work Pal — Credit: Kate

Disney has just announced when Annual Passholders can enjoy a special preview of Soarin' Across America. Annual Passholder previews will take place on May 19th and 20th.

Passholders can enjoy a "preview flight" of Soarin' Across America on May 19th and 20th.

How To Enjoy The Preview

Disney's Soarin' Attraction is About to Look Different — Photo Credit: Disney

Soarin' Across America will not have a virtual queue during the Passholder preview. Passholders will need to join the standby line during normal park operating hours.

Soarin' Across America Passholder Preview at EPCOT will utilize a standby line and not a virtual queue.

Keep in mind- Passholders will need to have a park reservation if visiting before 2 PM or visit and tap in to the park they have a reservation for before hopping. Passholders will also need an Annual Pass with valid admission on the preview date and no active blockout dates on their pass for the preview dates.

Don't forget to pick up your FREE Passholder Magnet when visiting EPCOT for the preview!

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